golfing.guide

Ask James

Your personal golf travel intelligence. No registration. No login. Just answers from someone who's been where you want to go.

Plan my trip Top 50 courses Golf calculator Compare courses Twilight finder Best airline for clubs Trip cost estimator Golf + film locations Couples golf Where to stay Competition formats What to expect abroad What to pack 2026 tournaments
Golf Las Américas pencil
Every round leaves a mark.
A worn pencil from Golf Las Américas, Tenerife. Real courses. Real rounds. Real recommendations. Not a stock photo in sight.
Course
Abama Golf
Tenerife · ★4.7 · Tour-Level
8.1
Course
Valderrama
Spain · ★4.8 · Challenging
7.3
Course
Royal Portrush
N. Ireland · ★4.7 · Challenging
8.0
Course
Old Course
St Andrews · ★4.8 · Demanding
7.4
The vision: every course card uses a real pencil, ball marker, or tee from that course. Photographed. Authentic. No stock imagery.

Who Made Our Guide

Three brothers, one dad, all golfers since age 10. From Lymm Golf Club in Cheshire to courses on every continent. This guide is built on real rounds, not research.

J
James
Founder · Experience
Scotland 10 years. Dubai. South Africa. Mauritius. Tenerife resident. Values the welcome over the scorecard.
B
Brother
UK Specialist · 200+ courses
England & Northern Ireland based. 300+ ball markers. Knows every hole. The technical eye.
B
Brother
Generalist · Memorabilia
The Masters regular. UK circuit. Brings the stories and the collector's passion.

24 Destinations. 24 Shades.

Each destination has its own tone. No stock photos. Just colour, quality, and confidence.
🇦🇪
Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Uae
8.5
🇮🇪
Lahinch Golf Club - Old Course
Ireland
8.2
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Gleneagles PGA Centenary Course
Scotland
7.8
🇵🇹
Amendoeira Golf Resort - O'Connor Course
Portugal
7.7
🇺🇸
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Bandon Dunes
Usa
7.7
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Wentworth Club West Course
England
Home of Nick Faldo
7.5
🇹🇭
Black Mountain Golf Club
Thailand
7.5
🇿🇦
Fancourt Links
South Africa
Home of Ernie Els
7.4
🇪🇸
Finca Cortesin Golf Club
Spain
7.4
🇹🇷
Carya Golf Club
Turkey
7.3
🇮🇩
Bali National Golf Club
Indonesia
7.2
🇸🇬
Sentosa Golf Club Tanjong Course
Singapore
7.2
🇻🇳
Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An
Vietnam
7.2
🇲🇽
Mayakoba El Camaleon Golf Course
Mexico
7.1
🇩🇴
Punta Espada Golf Club
Dominican Republic
6.9
🇲🇺
Four Seasons Golf Club Mauritius at Anahita
Mauritius
6.9
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
Wales
6.9
🇨🇷
Peninsula Papagayo Four Seasons Golf Course
Costa Rica
6.8
🇱🇰
Colombo Ridgeway Golf Links
Sri Lanka
6.8
🇭🇰
Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club
Hong Kong
6.7
🇸🇦
Royal Greens Golf and Country Club
Saudi Arabia
6.7
🇨🇦
Kananaskis Country Golf Course
Canada
6.5
🇲🇦
Royal Golf Marrakech
Morocco
6.5
🇮🇸
Keilir Golf Club
Iceland
6.3

Top 50 Global Courses

The James Score — experience + course quality. Every destination represented.

How It Feels

J
Ask James
● Online
What kind of golf trip are you thinking about? Tell me where, when, and who with — I'll build something for you.
Planning a Scotland trip for 4 buddies in September. Mid-handicaps. 5 days.
September — perfect choice. Better weather than July, half the price, and you can actually get on the courses. I'd base you in East Lothian and build up to St Andrews. Day 1: North Berwick to shake off the flight. Day 3: the Old Course. Want me to build the full 5 days?
Build itinerary
Golf calculator
Top 50
Couples guide
Twilight finder
Trip cost
Film locations